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Five ways to save money on event ticketshttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/oct/10/save-money-tickets
Want a night out at a show or gig? Make sure you don't end up paying over the odds<p>Keep a regular eye on sites such as "ticket exchange" <a href="http://www.seatwave.com/" title="Seatwave website">Seatwave</a> and <a href="http://www.officialboxoffice.com/" title="Officialboxoffice.com website">Officialboxoffice.com</a> (an online marketplace endorsed by UK concert promoters), as gig and show tickets will often come up at below face value. In July, Seatwave disclosed there had been a doubling in the number of live event tickets selling at below face value. One in every three tickets for Oasis's stadium shows sold on the site since March went for less than their primary market prices. Fan sites and chatrooms are often first with the news of a special offer or giveaway. For example, word got out quickly that the organisers of this summer's Hop Farm Festival in Kent had teamed up with an online fashion retailer on a promotion where people buying a £9.99 rain mac got two weekend tickets worth £250 thrown in free.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/oct/10/save-money-tickets">Continue reading...</a>Saving moneyConsumer affairsTheatreMusicCultureMoneyFri, 09 Oct 2009 23:06:08 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/oct/10/save-money-ticketsPhotograph: Jill Furmanovsky/GuardianTickets for recent Oasis gigs were sold for less than their face value. Photograph: Jill Furmanovsky/GuardianPhotograph: Jill Furmanovsky/GuardianTickets for recent Oasis gigs were sold for less than their face value. Photograph: Jill Furmanovsky/GuardianHuma Qureshi and Rupert Jones2009-10-09T23:06:08ZFive ways to save money on low-cost airlineshttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/oct/03/save-money-low-cost-airlines
If you're going to fly no-frills, make sure you don't end up paying more than you need to<p>For a weekend away, flights are much cheaper travelling out on Saturday morning, and returning on a Monday. Friday evening flights are always the priciest. Better still, if you can get the time off, go Thursday to Tuesday. If you're going for longer, flights on Wednesdays are about the best way to access the almost-free deals.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/oct/03/save-money-low-cost-airlines">Continue reading...</a>Saving moneyConsumer affairsBudget travelMoneyTravelFri, 02 Oct 2009 23:05:29 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/oct/03/save-money-low-cost-airlinesPhotograph: Victor Fraile/ReutersRyanair said its withdrawal was a black day for Valencia. Photograph: Victor Fraile/ReutersPhotograph: Victor Fraile/ReutersRyanair said its withdrawal was a black day for Valencia. Photograph: Victor Fraile/ReutersMiles Brignall2009-10-02T23:05:29ZFive ways to save money on gap year travelhttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/sep/19/save-money-gap-year-travel
From mobile phones to insurance, there is no need to break the bank while you're away<p>Calling home can be wildly expensive from non-EU countries. Cut costs by buying a local sim card and putting that in your existing phone, provided it is "unlocked". If you're travelling in several countries and making many calls, a global sim card may be better, although some cost upwards of £20. GeoSim charges 42p a minute for a call from Australia compared with 80p plus on standard networks, while receiving calls is free. But probably the best way to keep in touch is to use Skype over the internet for free or low-cost calls.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/sep/19/save-money-gap-year-travel">Continue reading...</a>Student financeSaving moneyMoneyGap year travelTravelBackpacking holidaysFri, 18 Sep 2009 23:06:19 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/sep/19/save-money-gap-year-travelJill Papworth2009-09-18T23:06:19ZFive ways to save money on winehttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/sep/12/save-money-wine
From bubbly to claret, when buying wine there's no need to sacrifice quality to save your wallet<p>Popping over the channel for cheap wine bargains fizzled out as the pound slumped against the euro. But during September and early October it's "foire aux vins" time in France, when all the major hypermarket chains (such as E.Leclerc, Auchan and Carrefour) hold big wine festivals with excellent deals on offer on some very high-end wines, and plenty of very good value plonk, too. However, they tend to keep the deals under their belts until the last minute. Different chains hold their foires at different times, but generally they run through September and into the start of October. Day returns on SeaFrance from Dover to Calais start at £35 for a car and two adults. But, warns master of wine Peter McCombie: "This works best if you know what you want to buy before you go," as you may not be able to taste everything of interest.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/sep/12/save-money-wine">Continue reading...</a>Saving moneyConsumer affairsMoneyWineLife and styleFri, 11 Sep 2009 23:05:15 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/sep/12/save-money-winePhotograph: Timothy Allen/GuardianWine not? Beware supermarket offers that aren't all they seemPhotograph: Timothy Allen/GuardianWine not? Beware supermarket offers that aren't all they seemSandra Haurant2009-09-11T23:05:15ZFive ways to save on … summer readinghttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/aug/01/save-money-summer-reading
Huma Qureshi on a literary summer that won't break the bank<p>Register the books you'll never read again on a free swap site and exchange them for someone else's.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/aug/01/save-money-summer-reading">Continue reading...</a>Saving moneyConsumer affairsMoneyBooksCultureFri, 31 Jul 2009 23:01:54 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/aug/01/save-money-summer-readingPhotograph: Andrew Fox/CorbisDon't let cost get in the way of a good read this summerPhotograph: Andrew Fox/CorbisDon't let cost get in the way of a good read this summerHuma Qureshi2009-07-31T23:01:54ZFive ways to save on … Rail fareshttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jul/25/save-rail-fares
Get on the right track with our guide to the cheapest tickets<p>Don't assume the cheapest way from A to B is on a direct ticket – you may be better off splitting your journey into two, and buying tickets for both parts.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jul/25/save-rail-fares">Continue reading...</a>Saving moneyRail travelMoneyTravelFri, 24 Jul 2009 23:05:58 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jul/25/save-rail-faresPhotograph: JOHNNY GREEN/PAPlan your train journey ahead and you could make big savings. Photograph: Johnny Green/PAPhotograph: JOHNNY GREEN/PAPlan your train journey ahead and you could make big savings. Photograph: Johnny Green/PAHilary Osborne2009-07-24T23:05:58ZFive ways to save on … water billshttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jun/27/save-money-water-bills
With huge price increases on the way, we show you how to keep your water costs under control <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jun/27/save-money-water-bills">Continue reading...</a>Household billsFamily financesSaving moneyConsumer affairsMoneyFri, 26 Jun 2009 23:01:31 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jun/27/save-money-water-billsPhotograph: Fotex/Medien Agentur/GMBH/Rex Features/Rex FeaturesOn average, a water meter will save you money. Photograph: Fotex/Medien Agentur/GMBH/Rex FeaturesPhotograph: Fotex/Medien Agentur/GMBH/Rex Features/Rex FeaturesOn average, a water meter will save you money. Photograph: Fotex/Medien Agentur/GMBH/Rex FeaturesMiles Brignall2009-06-26T23:01:31ZSave money on your weddinghttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jun/13/save-money-on-weddings
If you don't fancy splashing out the £15,000-plus that the average wedding costs, check out our tips to see how you can save thousands of pounds on the big day.<p>The obvious way to cut costs is to marry at the local register office with the bare minimum of guests, followed by a bring-a-bottle knees-up at your place where everyone chips in for a takeaway. But if, like most people, you want a more traditional bash without having to shell out the £15,000-plus the average UK wedding costs, you'll need to plan and use some ingenuity.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jun/13/save-money-on-weddings">Continue reading...</a>Saving moneyPlanning your weddingWeddingsMoneyLife and styleFri, 12 Jun 2009 23:05:06 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/jun/13/save-money-on-weddingsPhotograph: GettyWedding planning: Heed the golden the rule and stick to your budget. Photograph: GettyPhotograph: GettyWedding planning: Heed the golden the rule and stick to your budget. Photograph: GettyJill Papworth2009-06-12T23:05:06ZLife insurance: Five ways to save moneyhttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/may/30/life-insurance-saving-money
A new series on how to cut the cost of essential items. This week: life insurance <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/may/30/life-insurance-saving-money">Continue reading...</a>Life insuranceInsuranceSaving moneyFamily financesMoneyFri, 29 May 2009 23:05:05 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/may/30/life-insurance-saving-moneyJill Papworth2009-05-29T23:05:05Z